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BIZARRE! Will you stay at a hotel run by robots?

BIZARRE! Will you stay at a hotel run by robots?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Japan has been experimenting with robot-run hotels. They call them the 'strange' hotels.

England show they no longer rely on Kane

England show they no longer rely on Kane

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

That incredible spread of goals has been shared by Marcus Rashford (3), Bukayo Saka (3), Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and Jordan Henderson plus Harry Kane.

Depay, Dumfries put Dutch into quarters

Depay, Dumfries put Dutch into quarters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Goals from Memphis Depay and Daley Blind gave the Netherlands a 2-0 halftime lead over the United States at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday in the first knockout match of the World Cup.

T20 WC: Boucher frustrated with SA's heartbreaking exit

T20 WC: Boucher frustrated with SA's heartbreaking exit

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

"It is quite frustrating because as a player you can at least still have a say in the game. As a coach, you're sort of left to leave it up to other individuals to go out there and try and perform. Yeah, certainly as a coach, yeah, it's up there,"

Home of the strange: The incredibly bizarre world!

Home of the strange: The incredibly bizarre world!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

15 photographs that prove we live in an odd, odd world!

Seppi beats Tipsarevic in bizarre final

Seppi beats Tipsarevic in bizarre final

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

Unseeded Italian Andreas Seppi won the first ATP title of his career in extraordinary circumstances on Saturday when Serbian opponent Janko Tipsarevic retired hurt in a rain-interrupted Eastbourne International final.

Shoorveer Review

Shoorveer Review

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Shoorveer revolves around the done-to-death India-Pakistan rivalry, which is no longer engaging, observes Namrata Thakker.

PIX: Nicholls dismissal may be most freakish ever

PIX: Nicholls dismissal may be most freakish ever

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

"It's not something you see too often," NZ batting coach Luke Ronchi said after stumps of Nicholls' dismissal.

Bizarre new space signal could be aliens, speculate astronomers

Bizarre new space signal could be aliens, speculate astronomers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Scientists speculate that the transmission could be from a technically proficient society.

PHOTOS: Gill hits double ton as Ind edge NZ in thriller

PHOTOS: Gill hits double ton as Ind edge NZ in thriller

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Images from the 1st ODI between India and New Zealand played in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Roy's BIZARRE exit turns second T20 South Africa's way

Roy's BIZARRE exit turns second T20 South Africa's way

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Andile Phehlukwayo delivered a superb final over as South Africa beat England by three runs in a thrilling Twenty20 international at Taunton on Friday.

Stars' bizarre beauty secrets: Ketchup, Sellotape!

Stars' bizarre beauty secrets: Ketchup, Sellotape!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The beauty secrets of some of the stars have been revealed and they include using a loofah brush to get glamorous hair, Sellotape to remove excess make-up and ketchup to retain hair colour!

Bizarre! Fergie sexes up National Anthem at NBA All-Star Game

Bizarre! Fergie sexes up National Anthem at NBA All-Star Game

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Fergie's national anthem performance at the NBA All-Star Game Sunday didn't win over many fans.

Back from exile, Hales aces redemption song

Back from exile, Hales aces redemption song

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Hales's inclusion was seen as a risk by some pundits and his patchy lead-up form spilled into the early matches at the tournament with 19 against Afghanistan and seven versus Ireland.

The bizarre car stunts by young Saudis

The bizarre car stunts by young Saudis

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

There's nothing more thrilling for the young generation of Saudi Arabian than sidewall skiing or driving on two wheels.

Villagers bring Shivling to court after notice to temple in Chhattisgarh

Villagers bring Shivling to court after notice to temple in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

A few days ago, the revenue officials of Raigarh had given notice to Shiva temple to appear in the court.

The Challenges Before Ola, Uber...

The Challenges Before Ola, Uber...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

In many states, aggregators operate without a licence; in others, with the risk of the licence being revoked by any regional transport office on the slightest pretext.

Turning Point: Turning Point: Kuldeep Sen's Opening Over

Turning Point: Turning Point: Kuldeep Sen's Opening Over

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

That moment of magic was provided by one magical over from Rajasthan's Kuldeep Sen.

OTT This Week: Aamir, Madhuri, Akshay...

OTT This Week: Aamir, Madhuri, Akshay...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Akshay Kumar headline OTT offerings this week. Plus, you'll find aliens, spirits, serial killers... Sukanya Verma lists them out.

'Khalistan is a business'

'Khalistan is a business'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Khalistanis can be divided into three categories: Firstly, hardcore ideological people. They are microscopic, not even 1%.' 'Secondly, those who consider Khalistan a business.' 'The third category that has built the narrative of Khalistan are those who gain from polarisation.'

The bizarre reasons why men rape in India

The bizarre reasons why men rape in India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

In India, rape is the fourth most common crime against women. If one goes by the National Crime Records Bureau statistics, a shocking 93 women are raped in the country each day and a total of 33,707 cases were registered in 2013. Yet at such a time, short skirts, mobile phones and Western culture are blamed for these incidents. Here's a look at some of the most insensitive and odd reasons for the rise in rapes in the country.

10 bizarre V-Day traditions from around the world

10 bizarre V-Day traditions from around the world

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Some of these will make you chuckle.

BIZARRE send-off: Fiorentina coach gets caught playing ball

BIZARRE send-off: Fiorentina coach gets caught playing ball

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Fiorentina coach Paulo Sousa was involved in one of the oddest dismissals of the season on Sunday when he was sent off against Genoa for intercepting the ball while it was still in play.

Liberhan report reached bizarre conclusions: BJP

Liberhan report reached bizarre conclusions: BJP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The Commission has reached "bizarre" conclusions, he said during the debate and took strong objection to the adverse comments made against former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and senior leaders L K Advani and M M Joshi. Rajnath Singh said the report was "not unbiased" and said it was a "political document of character assassinations" as legal criteria for indictment had been ignored.

2023 Will Test Our Patience With China

2023 Will Test Our Patience With China

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The answer to Chinese tactics of nibbling territory is not defence of every inch -- a military impossibility -- but instead, nibbling at Chinese territory wherever we are in a stronger position, counsels Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Bizarre incidents add to Uttar Pradesh's notoriety

Bizarre incidents add to Uttar Pradesh's notoriety

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

If you find dead bodies being kicked around by cops or a minister advocating caning of school-going students, or Dalits being denied entry into Hindu temples, you can be rest assured that all this can happen only in India's most populous state -- Uttar Pradesh. Sharat Pradhan reports.

'I have to get Ma out of prison'

'I have to get Ma out of prison'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'I also stopped speaking to the media because I felt used by them.'

'This incident is very bizarre'

'This incident is very bizarre'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

Good Luck Jerry Review

Good Luck Jerry Review

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

As commendable her confidence is, Janhvi's metamorphosis from bechari to bold is slight, observes Sukanya Verma.

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

If Kerala wants to sustain its room for independent thinking and talk back to Delhi when needed, it should put its finances in order. Or - if one takes the North East example - Kerala's political posturing may end up commensurate with its financial dependence on others, suggests Shyam G Menon.

BIZARRE lawsuits of Apple and its logo

BIZARRE lawsuits of Apple and its logo

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Here's how Apple takes the battle to the doors of those who try to infringe upon its logo design.

Using hate against me as fuel for comeback: Tomic

Using hate against me as fuel for comeback: Tomic

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The once highly-rated Australian has been on the decline in recent years, slipping to 259 in the world rankings.

Dom's Take: Rawat's purani genes

Dom's Take: Rawat's purani genes

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Dominic Xavier wonders why politicians always seem to have a problem with the way our women dress

FA Cup: Man City outclass Southampton to reach semis

FA Cup: Man City outclass Southampton to reach semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Palace outclass Everton to cruise into FA Cup semi-finals

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

Rediff.com1 May 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

FTX Failure: Lessons To Be Learnt

FTX Failure: Lessons To Be Learnt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Damage from new shenanigans can be contained if regulators move quickly when something does not smell right, counsels Debashis Basu.

Escaype Live Review

Escaype Live Review

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Promising plot falters in execution, observes Namrata Thakker.

The Broken News Review

The Broken News Review

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

With solid actors headlining the cast and supporting actors lending good support, The Broken News is a good weekend binge watch, observes Namrata Thakker.

Hello Charlie review

Hello Charlie review

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

It's the most absurd, bizarre and unfunniest movie ever, complains Moumita Bhattacharjee.

T20 World Cup India Report Card

T20 World Cup India Report Card

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Patel and Arshdeep Singh were the only bright lights in a poor India show at the T20 World Cup.